Self-Care, Healing, and Social Justice Advocacy in a (Post-)COVID Context

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Scholars at different stages in their careers who engage in social justice and equity-focused leadership will dialogue with participants around the following questions: How can scholars sustain themselves in their commitment to social justice and equity-focused leadership? What are strategies for conflict resolution and personal healing? What can we learn from scholars in the field who are actively engaged in equity-focused and justice-oriented work?

Sub Unit

• Division A - Administration

Chairs

• Karen Ramlackhan, University of South Florida

• Maritza Lozano, California State University - Fullerton

Participants

• Ain A. Grooms, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Decoteau J. Irby, University of Illinois at Chicago

• Van T. Lac, University of Illinois at Chicago

• Kofi Lomotey, Western Carolina University

• Melissa A. Martinez, Texas State University

• Lolita A. Tabron, University of Denver